After experiencing chronic stomach pains four years ago, Binky explained how her mum Jane encouraged her to go to the doctors and have it checked out – despite being two years under the NHS eligible screening age.

And it’s lucky she did, because after having her first test, the now-27-year-old was later discovered to have abnormal cells.

‘I had part of my cervix removed and was told it could be harder to keep hold of a baby longterm,’ the former reality star told the panel, before adding: ‘I was so upset and scared.’

‘It’s a scary thing to do as you don’t know whether you look the same as everyone else down there, its intimidating’.

Explaining why she has now joined forces with Smear for Smear – a campaign aiming to raise awareness about the importance of smear testing – she added: ‘I’ve spoken to friends who don’t even know what a smear test is and haven’t had one.

‘I want people to know what it is and that it’s so important to get it done.’